Tag: USS Laffey
2024 Reunion
Our 2024 reunion is fast approaching. Hotel reservations need to be made by August 2nd. So please act quickly.
Newsletter (February 2024)
Our Aft Fire/Boiler Room and Aft Engine Room are finally connected! Mike Honsinger, John Hudak, Ernie Doyle, and Harry Stoner had a short-notice Mini-Work party, staying aboard the Laffey 24-30 Sep to accomplish a very important milestone.
1954 Cruise Book
From Pearl Harbor to ports of call in the Realm of the Goden Dragon. From Colombo to Suez to Lisbon and everything in between.
Rear Admiral Becton
A collection of photos and documents highlighting the accomplishments of the Laffey’s first and most storied captain.
History of ships named Laffey
From Medal of Honor recipient Seaman Bartlett Laffey to the storied histories of both destroyers named for him.
Battle Damage
Battle damage pictures taken in Seattle, Washington in May 1945. From the album of Cy Simonis.
Upcoming Events
Below is a calendar of events for the USS Laffey Association. It includes upcoming reunions and work parties. We typically have three work parties aboard ship in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina each year: Fall, Winter, and Spring. Participants must be 18 years of age or older. You can read more about work parties in the…
USS Mansfield (DD728) Visit
The USS Mansfield reunion was held this past Friday, October 20th on the USS Laffey. The day began with BM2 Ken McCullough piped 14 crew members aboard and were welcomed by Captain Chip Honsinger. This was followed by a luncheon and happy hour hosted on the Laffey. (by Captain Chip Honsinger) After lunch, there was…